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What a URochester weekend! 🎉 Relive the excitement and pride of Commencement Weekend with the Class of 2026! rochester.edu/commencement/c…

This is your day, you've made it! Congratulations to every member of the URochester Class of 2026! #URochester2026

“Class of 2026, we’ve had our challenges. But here’s one more: Go out there and be somebody’s miracle” Onesmo Mushi, who received his PhD from our Warner School, spoke for the graduate students, sharing his story and encouraging his classmates to empower others #URochester2026

“I'm sure, if your younger self could cheer, they would be cheering very loudly!” 2026 Class Council president Gulsinam Akhmadzhanova reflected on coming to the city of Rochester as a refugee—and on the strength, community, and family that carried her through. #URochester2026

“As Oscar Wilde said, ‘Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.’” Back on campus as Commencement speaker, Jeannine Shao Collins ’86 shared her memories, celebrated lifelong friendships and reminded the Class of 2026 to find their own path. #URochester2026

Beautiful skies over @UofR for the 176th Commencement!

It’s time. 💙💛 The University Commencement Ceremony on Friday and other school and department graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday will be livestreamed. 🔗 Check out the full livestream schedule: uofr.us/3P3NylD

One last look before the next chapter begins. 📚✨ The week before Commencement, our seniors take in the view from the top of Rush Rhees Library tower. #URochester2026

🎉Admission to MAG will be free for everyone starting 2027! After raising more than $9M through its “Free for All, Forever” campaign, Memorial Art Gallery at URochester will open its doors to all—free of charge—in 2027, much sooner than anticipated 🔗 uofr.us/4fjv2QE

Cheers! 🍾 Members of the Class of 2026 Council and Student Alumni Ambassadors offered the traditional toast to our soon-to-be-graduates! #URochester2026

The countdown to Commencement is on! Senior week traditions kicked off with the President's Picnic this afternoon—we can’t wait to celebrate all that’s ahead for you, Yellowjackets 🐝 #URochester2026

The University of Rochester Class of 2026 is shaping what’s next—these leaders, creators, and changemakers are ready to make their mark. 🎓 rochester.edu/commencement/c… #URochester2026

From move-in day to graduation countdowns — thanks Mom, for everything 💕 Happy Mother's Day to all our URochester moms!

four years felt like four minutes 🥹 #URochester2026

We're getting ready to celebrate the Class of 2026 — 7 days and counting, graduates! 🎓 Find a complete Commencement guide for grads and their families: uofr.us/URochester26 #URochester2026

There were more than 10 million cases of smallpox in the world in 1966 10 years later, there was only one The team that achieved this remarkable feat of public health was led by @UR_Med alumnus Donald Henderson ’54M (MD) #SmallpoxEradicationDay | uofr.us/175-ever-better

James Druckman, whose research focuses on how people form opinions and how that translates into political and social phenomena, has been to the @theNASciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific community #URochesterResearch 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4wa6AHl

Pawsitive vibes for finals! - Betty and Barry 🐾

From concept → prototype → real-world impact 💡 At Senior Design Day, engineering graduates showcase the capstone projects they’ve spent months bringing to life, solving real problems for real clients. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉

@rmcoker Thank you for your gift, and for honoring your friend and mentor!

Join me in making a donation to @UofR for the Day of Giving! I made a contribution to the student activities fund in memory of Ray MacConnell, a staff member who was an important mentor and friend to me. #URochesterGives #URochesterGives give.rochester.edu/day-of-giving-…